Spent another morning out at my local NWR looking for new things to shoot. Ended up with a couple shots of these guys, it took a few Hundred to get one on the wing that i liked. But all in all i think i came out with a good one in the end..


CC is always welcome with my posts

#1 Sunbathing
#2 Almost Got Lunch
#3 Mmm Mmm Good !

Three very intersting captures! I think if you darken these up a bit they will post much better.
First shot would be better compositionally better if there was more room in the direction the bird is looking, nice setting though.
Second shot, I give you all the credit in the world on that capture for both the swallow and the insect on the fly! Very cool capture.
Third shot witht the red dragon is neat, you can tell the swallow had her eyes on it!

Great start, just a little darker posting and these would come alive, hope to see more from you Justin!

Karl

Great first post
That second shot is KILLER

Welcome to the forum

Ant

Some very nice shots, Justin. I would agree with Karl's helpful hints and critique. That second shot is definitely special. You really caught that one at just the right moment.

Dave I.

Welcome to the forum. Nice shots.

Jude

Very nice -# 2 is my favorite ~ Ron

Welcome to the forum & a very nice first post.

I agree with others that # 2 is a wonderful shot & that you darken your shots a tad.

Lil

Great start!

RT.

Welcome!

I like #2, although it needs slight PP tweaking.

Great action shot on the second one!
Nice first post.
Tim

I cant print my thoughts when I saw that 2nd shot! Great job!

Thanks Guys, im glad i finally got something worth posting. I have been lurking for almost a week now. Just been so Amazed at all the talent on this forum. Its so hard to include my work ( which is that of a beginner ) with all the great shots on here...


Also thanks for all the advice. Im still learning my equip, and will always take CC to the fullest.

Hey welcome aboard, most of us lurked a lot longer than a week! I really like that the second shot. I agree with the comment about the comp in #1, have you considered a vertical crop close to the tail? Just a thought.

Rob

No. 2 is a great shot. I love Tree Swallows.

Wonderful shots! Nice catches Welcome to the forum!

Jenna

Welcome to the forum Justin.
A great start and some fine shots especially the second on. Spot on!
Martin

Welcome to the forum and great start! Love that 2nd shot.

J

Nice first post, welcome! Great capture in #2, and I agree with the comments about darkening a bit. Look forward to more.

Doug

Hi Justin.
Welcome to the forum, nice entry, post a little darker, as others have said. Remember, everyone, had to start from somewhere, sometime, all these great photographers-didnt to it the first try/day.
Cheers
Harry

Love the action in #2-very good shots Justin!

Welcome,Justin. Fantastic start. These are well chosen images--Karls original critique is spot on. Keep 'em comin'!

I too think you've hit the ground here running, Justin. Though like Karl says, perhaps you can lessen the highlights and darken things just a tad to make them "pop" more, particularly #1. That #2 Swallow Just Before the Swallow is fabulous. Great timing there! Hope to see more of your work here, the folks here are right nice and helpful with their advice...

Best Wishes,
Steve

Welcome. Love the action and a great set.
Harsha

Like how you caught the bird moments before the catch in #2. Awesome timing on that one!

Ken

Excellent start Justin. #2 is spectacular. I could spend 5 days straight shooting Swallows and not get a shot even close to that. Heck just getting one in focus is a feat. Very impressive.

Brian